The spy shots reveal an aggressive front end, with large air intakes and a sporty bumper, a rear end with some impressive flares and full LED headlights and taillights. Just last month, the M2 was spotted with shifting paddles, indicating a DCT box. A manual transmission is likely to be offered as well. Interesting enough though is the fact that this prototype doesn’t have the dual-twin exhaust.

Just like the 1M, the new M2 will inherit the M3/M4 suspension and rear differential. The car will also sport M side vents and lightweight materials to keep the weight below the M235i.

If these features end up on the production car, then the M2 with a base price of around $50,000, might be just the perfect toss-around car on the market.

Under the hood, we believe the F87 M2 will use an updated version of the N55 TwinPower 3.0 liter engine (N55B30T0) with 360-370 horsepower.